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The Nottingham Forest striker, Hwang Ui-jo’s sister-in-law is jailed for three years for posting explicit videos of the footballer as part of elaborate blackmail plot

Published

1 year ago

March 15, 2024

Hwang Ui-jo

The sister-in-law of Nottingham Forest striker Hwang Ui-jo has been sentenced to three years in prison for posting private explicit videos of the South Korean international and trying to blackmail him.

The defendant, who has not been named, was accused of sharing the videos on social media while pretending to be an ex-girlfriend accusing him of infidelity.

She posted the videos ‘knowing it would be disseminated indiscriminately’, the Seoul Central District Court said in a verdict, Yonhap news agency reported.

‘The content has been widely distributed in and out of South Korea… the nature of her crime is very serious,’ the court said.

The defendant had strongly denied the charges brought against her up to the trial and said there was a possibility her phone had been hacked.

But she later submitted a letter to judges in which she admitted to the crime and offered her apologies to the court and Hwang.

Hwang has denied the allegations and prosecutors have yet to clear or formally charge him.

In her blackmail plot, the defendant claimed Hwang had slept with several women, including celebrities, and led them to believe he was dating them, only to dump them later.

She also sent taunting messages to Hwang, saying ‘it will be fun’ if the videos are leaked, according to a report by South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.

The three-year sentence for Hwang’s sister-in-law was a year less than prosecutors had demanded.

The defendant’s acknowledgement of the crime and Hwang’s plea for leniency were taken into consideration, the court said.

‘I have caused great harm to the victims and I sincerely regret what I have done,’ the defendant said in her final testimony.

The 31-year-old Hwang, who is on loan from Forest at Turkish club Alanyaspor, scored in a World Cup qualifier against Singapore in November.

But the Korea Football Association have since suspended him from the national squad pending the outcome of the investigation into the alleged illegal filming.

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Friendly: Nigeria’s Super Eagles hold Russia in Moscow

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2 hours ago

June 6, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Nigeria’s Super Eagles came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw with Russia in an international friendly in Moscow.

The match took place at the Luzhniki Stadium on Friday evening.

The hosts took the lead just before the half-hour mark through an own goal by Semi Ajayi.

However, in the second half, Tolu Arokodare restored parity for Eric Chelle’s side following a misplaced pass from the Russian goalkeeper.

Nigeria will now shift their focus to the World Cup qualifiers in the coming days.

The Super Eagles are set to face Rwanda and South Africa later this year.

Prior to the Russia fixture, Nigeria won the Unity Cup after defeating Jamaica in London last weekend.

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Transfer: Al Hilal issue ultimatum to Osimhen

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12 hours ago

June 6, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Saudi club Al-Hilal have handed Victor Osimhen a Friday deadline to respond to their transfer request.

The Blue Waves are prepared to trigger the €75m release clause in Osimhen’s contract.

The Turkish side have also dangled a contract worth €30m per season at the Nigeria international.

According to transfer expert, Ben Jacobs, Al-Hilal are optimistic of a positive answer from the striker.

The former Saudi Pro League champions first made an attempt to sign Osimhen in January 2023.

Osimhen agreed to join another Saudi club, Al-Ahli last summer, only for Napoli to ask for more money.

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Transfer: Hansi Flick takes decision on signing Lookman for Barcelona

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2 days ago

June 5, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has added Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman to his list of potential transfer targets this summer.

Since moving to the Serie A club from RB Leipzig three years ago, Lookman has scored 52 goals and provided 25 assists in 118 fixtures.

The 27-year-old netted a hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen team as La Dea claimed the Europa League trophy last year.

Lookman, whose current contract expires next year, is also attracting attention from Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.

But it appears Barca are ready to step up their efforts to land Lookman this summer.

Barca Times reports that Flick has informed the board that he wants Lookman at the club.

It is believed that Atalanta have set their asking price at €60million.